British american tobacco
Illegal cigarettes available in 43% of stores in SA, research finds
The investigation reveals that at least two-thirds of stores in four provinces are now selling cigarettes below the minimum collectible tax level of R21.60.
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Tobacco group made dubious payments to Africa: watchdog
In two reports released on Tuesday, global tobacco industry watchdog STOP said BAT acted 'as if it were above the law', bullying its way into a relatively under-tapped market of African youths.
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BATSA says legal clarity is still needed on tobacco sale ban
The organisation is among other industry bodies that lodged court action against the government’s decision to prohibit the sale of the products four months ago.
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Judgment in tobacco sale ban matter between BATSA, Cogta has been reserved
British American Tobacco took government to court in a bid to have that ban on the sale of tobacco products lifted.
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British American Tobacco argues in court why cigarette sale ban must be scrapped
The gist of its argument is: the ban is sinking the country's entire tobacco industry, which means jobs are at risk and tax revenue is being dealt a blow.
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British American Tobacco’s cigarette sale ban bid to be heard in court
The bid to have the ban overturned is spearheaded by industry giant British American Tobacco and represents the interests of tobacco farmers, vendors and consumers.
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It’s lit now! British American Tobacco heads to court over cigarette sale ban
Government has come under fire from smokers around the country for refusing to allow the sale of cigarettes from Monday – when the country moves to level 3 lockdown - but giving alcohol the green light.
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Britain probes British American Tobacco for corruption in Africa
The maker of brands including Dunhill and Lucky Strike said in February last year it had appointed a law firm to investigate allegations of historic misconduct in Africa.
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Mokonyane calls for introduction of rain water harvesting system
Minister Nomvula Mokonyane says introducing the British America Tobacco's rain water harvesting system will help reduce the pressure on municipalities.
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Mokonyane commends British American Tobacco for saving water
The company spent R6 million on a storm water harvesting system, saving 200 million litres of water in the past two years.
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[LISTEN] British American Tobacco clarifies issue of SA plant closure
British American Tobacco says it has not threatened to pull out of the South African market.
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‘BAT used bullying tactics to stay ahead’
EWN revealed the contents of an affidavit of an alleged corporate tobacco war between BAT & its competitors.
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'Allegations about cigarette smuggling nothing new'
SARS this week said BAT was involved in the smuggling of illicit cigarettes.
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BAT calls for no increase on cigarette taxes
British American Tobacco says the illegal cigarette trade has cost government R20bn in unpaid taxes.
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Illegal cigarette trade costing taxpayers R5bn a year
Tisa says 31 percent of 30 billion cigarettes smoked in South Africa annually are illegal.
